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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.90, 868.17 and 523.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.90, 868.17 and 523.90 is: 787.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.90 : 868.17 = 523.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.90/868.17 = 523.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.90x = 868.17 × 523.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.90x = 454,834.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,834.26/577.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.05

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